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Flawless outing against Arizona

Bryant converted on field-goal attempts of 22 and 33 yards while going 4-for-4 on extra-point tries during Sunday's 40-14 win against the Cardinals.

Analysis: Outside of coming up short on a 53-yard attempt last week at blustery Lambeau Field, Bryant has connected on all eight of his field-goal tries since returning from a hamstring injury in Week 11. This after going 9-for-9 through his first six appearances of 2018, though he has missed two extra points on the year -- just the second time Bryant has failed on multiple PATs since his rookie season of 2002. The fantasy upside is limited heading into a Week 16 matchup against Carolina's putrid…read more

Published: Mon, Dec 17 at 7:07am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Rough day at the office

Bryant failed on one of his three extra-point tries, also coming up short on a 53-yard field-goal attempt during Sunday's 34-20 loss to Green Bay.

Analysis: Not only did the veteran kicker miss his first field-goal attempt of the year after converting on his first 15 tries, he also failed on an extra point and a FGA within the same game for the first time since Nov. 13, 2016 (and for the third time over his past 11 years in the NFL). Kicking in blustery Lambeau Field conditions in December is less than ideal, as Bryant struggled to slice his ball through the wind both in warmups as well as during the game itself -- snapping an NFL-leading streak of…read more

Published: Mon, Dec 10 at 5:27am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Suiting up Week 14

Analysis: Bryant was tacked onto Friday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to a lingering back concern, placing a cloud over his Week 14 availability. In the end, though, he'll suit up for the fourth game in a row against a reeling Packers squad. It should be noted reserve kicker Giorgio Tavecchio is in street clothes, a sign that the Falcons are confident Bryant will be able to handle his usual duties.

Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 8:34am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Back issue crops up again

Bryant (back) was added to the Falcons' injury report Friday and is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Bryant's back issue forced him to miss three games between Weeks 7 and 10, but he reclaimed kicking duties for the past three contests and showed no rust, converting all six of his field-goal attempts and going 5-for-5 on extra-point tries. The veteran's late addition to the injury report suggests his back may have acted up again at some point after Thursday's practice, putting him in jeopardy of his fourth absence of the season. Perhaps in recognition of the touch-and-go nature of Bryant's…read more

Published: Fri, Dec 7 at 11:18am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Scarcely called upon in Week 13

Bryant converted on a field-goal try from 44 yards out and succeeded on his lone extra-point attempt during Sunday's 26-16 loss to Baltimore.

Analysis: The beloved veteran kicker has yet to miss since returning from a groin injury in Week 11 (6-for-6 on FGA, 4-for-4 on PAT), but the volume he's seen of late has proven insufficient to providing starting fantasy value. With just two field-goal attempts over Atlanta's past two games, Bryant has registered an output of 10 combined points (standard scoring) against New Orleans and Baltimore -- teams that have each allowed 17 FGA this season (tied for third-fewest in NFL). Facing Green Bay's…read more

Published: Mon, Dec 3 at 7:00am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Suiting up Sunday

Bryant is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Analysis: Contained to just one limited listing on the injury report this week, Bryant nonetheless will continue on as the Falcons placekicker with Giorgio Tavecchio on the inactive list. In his eight appearances this season, Bryant has missed just one kick (an extra point) en route to 7.6 points per game.

Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 8:48am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Expected to play

Coach Dan Quinn said Bryant (back) will play Sunday against the Ravens, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Bryant didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, but with Giorgio Tavecchio still on the roster as a backup kicker, Quinn probably wouldn't have been as definitive in his statement if there was any real concern about Bryant's availability. While the matchup with Baltimore isn't an ideal one, Bryant has an excellent track record kicking at home.

Published: Fri, Nov 30 at 10:33am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Held out again Thursday

Analysis: Bryant hasn't helped his cause with back-to-back absences to open Week 13 prep. As evidence, he didn't participate Thursday on his normal kicking day, as noted by D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. During his three absences this season, Bryant was ruled out on the final injury report of the week, so Friday's version will be telling for his upcoming availability. If he's unable to suit up, he'll yield kicking duties to Giorgio Tavecchio on Sunday against the Ravens.

Published: Thu, Nov 29 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Misses practice with back issue

Bryant was held out of Wednesday's practice with a back injury, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Bryant dealt with a back injury last season without missing any time, but sat out three games earlier in 2018 while recovering from a hamstring issue. While still reliable whenever he's on the field, the 43-year-old kicker seems to be feeling the impact of his age. He gets a sub-optimal Week 13 matchup against Baltimore, but the track record suggests Bryant is a strong fantasy option any time the Falcons play in a dome. The team will probably re-sign Giorgio Tavecchio later this week if there's…read more

Published: Wed, Nov 28 at 2:07pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Limited opportunity against Saints

Bryant went 2-for-2 on extra-points tries, while putting his lone field-goal attempt through the uprights from 32 yards out during Thursday's 31-17 loss to New Orleans.

Analysis: Bryant has been just as flawless post-injury as he was prior to a three-game spell on the inactive list, knocking down all eight of his combined extra-point- and field-goal tries over Atlanta's past two games (was 9-for-9 on FGA and 16-for-17 on PATs prior to tweaking hamstring in Week 6). Atlanta's upcoming game against Baltimore isn't the most encouraging kicker matchup, with the Ravens surrendering 15 field-goal attempts all season (fifth-fewest in NFL).

Published: Fri, Nov 23 at 7:40am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Flawless day of kicking

Bryant succeeded on his only extra-point attempt and put all four of his field-goal tries through the uprights during a 22-19 loss to Dallas on Sunday.

Analysis: Fresh off a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury, the 17-year veteran appeared clutch as usual, connecting on tries from 21, 41, 45 and 53 yards out against the Cowboys. Bryant has potential to be a popular waiver-wire addition heading into a Thanksgiving night game against New Orleans, for what figures to be a high-scoring affair. The Saints haven't proven to be an especially fruitful matchup for kickers this season, however, allowing the sixth-fewest field-goal attempts, largely in…read more

Published: Sun, Nov 18 at 9:19pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Cleared to play Week 11

Bryant (hamstring) will handle the kicking duties for the Falcons in Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Bryant made it through a full practice Thursday without any setbacks, allowing him to end his streak of absences at three games. He's immediately worthy of consideration in fantasy lineups, given his strong track record in terms of both kicking accuracy and distance in addition to his place on a high-scoring team. Giorgio Tavecchio filled in admirably while Bryant was sidelined and is expected to remain on the roster through the weekend in the event Bryant suffers a recurrence of the hamstring…read more

Published: Fri, Nov 16 at 10:30am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Full practice participant Thursday

Analysis: Prior to the session, coach Dan Quinn said Bryant was slated to kick, per Jason Butt of The Athletic. Bryant proceeded to do so, but the Falcons may exercise caution with the 43-year-old before making a final decision on the placekicker for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys. If Bryant gets the all-clear, the Falcons may waive his fill-in (Georgio Tavecchio) to shore up other positions on the roster.

Published: Thu, Nov 15 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

No practice Wednesday

Analysis: Bryant has missed three consecutive games due to a lingering hamstring issue and his absence from Wednesday's practice leaves his availability for Week 11 against the Cowboys in question. If the veteran kicker is unable to suit up Sunday, Giorgio Tavecchio -- who has yet to miss a kick in his three games with the team -- will continue to serve as Bryant's replacement.

Published: Wed, Nov 14 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Ruled out again

Bryant (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Cleveland, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Bryant tested out his hamstring during practice Thursday, but he apparently hasn't made enough progress to kick in a game. Giorgio Tavecchio will handle the job for at least one more week, hoping to build on his flawless performance so far this season.

Published: Fri, Nov 9 at 10:31am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Puts in limited practice

Analysis: Just as coach Dan Quinn predicted a day earlier, Bryant was able to kick in some fashion after sitting out Wednesday's session entirely. It's unclear if the hamstring presented any issues for Bryant during the workout, but Quinn should provide more clarity on that front Friday. The coach hinted earlier Thursday that even if Bryant is cleared to kick Sunday against the Browns, the team may still keep Giorgio Tavecchio on the roster as an insurance option, according to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com.

Published: Thu, Nov 8 at 2:01pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Doesn't practice Wednesday

Bryant (hamstring) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Bryant has missed the Falcons' last two games while tending to a right hamstring injury, but there's some reason for optimism with regards to his Week 10 status. According to McClure, coach Dan Quinn said Bryant would attempt to kick Thursday, after which the Falcons should have a better idea about his availability for Sunday's game against the Browns. The 43-year-old has missed out on the scoring opportunities presented by the Falcons offense, which has struck for 31.7 points per contest…read more

Published: Wed, Nov 7 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Ruled out for another game

Bryant (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Washington, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The Falcons apparently weren't encouraged by what they saw when Bryant tested out his hamstring Thursday. The team will once again rely on Giorgio Tavecchio, who doesn't hold much fantasy appeal in a matchup with a Washington defense that ranks fourth in yards allowed (322.4 per game) and fifth in points allowed (19.1) this season. Washington's opponents have attempted just seven field goals and 14 extra points in seven games.

Published: Fri, Nov 2 at 10:25am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Not ruled out for Week 9

Coach Dan Quinn said Bryant (hamstring) would kick during Thursday's practice and remains a possibility to play Sunday against the Redskins, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

Analysis: Quinn relayed that Bryant is "certainly close" to a return after missing the Falcons' last game Week 7 versus the Giants, with the kicker's performance during Thursday's session likely to be a major factor in his status for Sunday. Bryant will be confined to a side field during the workout, so it won't be known until after practice concludes whether his activity constituted full, limited or non-participation. If Bryant is forced to miss another contest while he works through the sore right…read more

Published: Thu, Nov 1 at 9:48am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Held out of practice after bye

Bryant (hamstring) didn't take part in Wednesday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Coach Dan Quinn already said Bryant would wait until Thursday to test out his sore right hamstring. It isn't a great sign that the 43-year-old kicker is still limited after a bye week, but his outlook would change if he feels comfortable during Thursday's session. Giorgio Tavecchio will step in as Atlanta's kicker if Bryant isn't ready for Sunday's game at Carolina.

Published: Wed, Oct 31 at 2:01pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Expected to test hamstring Thursday

Bryant is scheduled to test his sore right hamstring Thursday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Analysis: It isn't a great sign Bryant still needs to take it easy coming out of a bye week, but the Falcons at least remain open to the possibility he could be ready for Sunday's game at Washington. Giorgio Tavecchio will get the nod in a tough matchup if Bryant misses another week of action.

Published: Mon, Oct 29 at 1:00pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Ruled out Week 7

Falcons coach Dan Quinn said in a radio interview Thursday morning that Bryant (hamstring) has been ruled out Monday night against the Giants, Vaughn McClure of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Bryant had a perfect kicking day Week 6 against Tampa Bay, but had to be helped off the field and did not speak to media afterwards. It turns out this injury will force him to miss time, and the Falcons should confirm Quinn's assertion when their official injury report is released this week. With Bryant on the shelf, the recently signed Giorgio Tavecchio will handle kicking duties for the Monday night matchup.

Published: Thu, Oct 18 at 6:51am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Unlikely to play Week 7

Coach Dan Quinn said Bryant (hamstring) likely will miss next Monday's game against the Giants, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Analysis: In the wake of his 57-yard field goal with less than one minute remaining Sunday against the Buccaneers, Bryant needed the help of teammates to get off the field and had an evident limp as he walked to the locker room. The Falcons will work out kickers this week and sign one of them for the short term. Per Jason Butt of The Athletic, Giorgio Tavecchio is an option after spending the last week of August with the team.

Published: Mon, Oct 15 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Injures hamstring in win

Bryant injured his hamstring in Sunday's 34-29 win over the Buccaneers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.

Analysis: Bryant nailed a 57-yard field goal to put the Falcons up 34-29 with under a minute remaining but had to be helped off the field by his teammates afterward. He wasn't allowed to speak to the media after the game and appeared dejected in the locker room, suggesting he could be at risk of sitting out the Falcons' Week 7 game against the Falcons. The 43-year-old knocked down his other field-goal attempt on the afternoon and was 4-for-4 on extra-point attempts to finish with his second double-digit…read more

Published: Sun, Oct 14 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Converts on only field-goal try

Bryant connected on a 47-yard field goal, and went 2-for-2 on extra-point tries during Sunday's 41-17 loss to Pittsburgh.

Analysis: The 43-year-old Bryant made his 19th consecutive field-goal attempt in the loss to Pittsburgh, continuing a streak that dates back to Week 16 of last year. He's had zero or one field-goal tries in three of the Falcons' five games, leading to inconsistent production from the 17th-year man. Bryant may see a higher volume of work Sunday, facing a Tampa Bay defense that ranks sixth-worst in the NFL in scoring defense.

Published: Sun, Oct 7 at 5:25pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Nails three field-goal attempts

Bryant converted on 3-of-3 field-goal tries with three successful extra-point attempts, but Atlanta lost 37-36 to Cincinnati on Sunday.

Analysis: Money Matt connected on attempts from 28, 32 and 55 yards out, keeping him perfect on field goals in 2018 (6-for-6), with one point-after try that clanked off the upright and was no good in Week 1. Bryant may have been more valuable prior to the Week 4 explosion had Atlanta's red-zone offense not been so effective, but he is a potential top-five option at kicker moving forward given the ease with which the team has been pushing the ball downfield over the past three weeks.

Published: Sun, Sep 30 at 7:31pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Perfect on extra points Sunday

Bryant did not attempt a field goal, but connected on all three of his point-after tries during Sunday's 43-37 overtime loss to New Orleans.

Analysis: Fantasy owners invested in Falcons skill-position players are thrilled with the team's red-zone resurgence Sunday, but those with stock in Bryant are underwhelmed with the veteran kicker's production through Week 3. Bryant has yet to break eight points (standard scoring) in any of Atlanta's games this year, and his three-point outing against the Saints marks his lowest output since Week 7 of the 2017 season. He hasn't missed a field-goal try yet this year, but the volume just hasn't been there,…read more

Published: Mon, Sep 24 at 7:10am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Busy day of PATs

Bryant converted on his only field-goal attempt of the afternoon and made all four of his extra-point tries as the Falcons defeated the Panthers 31-24 on Sunday.

Analysis: After missing a Week 1 extra-point try against Philadelphia -- his first since November of 2016 -- the wily veteran Bryant was not going to allow it to happen again Sunday, as he was sharp as usual in knocking down a 44-yard attempt to even the Falcons with Carolina midway through the first quarter. It will be intriguing to see how Atlanta does in getting down into scoring range against a so far-surprisingly shoddy Saints defense that allowed the eight-fewest points to kickers in 2017.

Published: Sun, Sep 16 at 10:10pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Converts on two field-goal tries

Bryant was 2-for-2 in field-goal attempts in Thursday's 18-12 loss to Philadelphia, but he missed on an important fourth-quarter PAT.

Analysis: The 18-year veteran got on the board early in Atlanta's season opener, putting a 21-yard attempt through the uprights on the Falcons' second drive of the night. Later in the half, the ageless wonder placed a 52-yard attempt right down the middle to provide Atlanta with a 6-3 lead late in the second quarter. In the fourth quarter, however, Bryant banged an extra-point try off the right upright, keeping the Falcons' lead at two points for the time being in what would eventually be a…read more

Published: Fri, Sep 7 at 6:54am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Will rest in preseason finale

Bryant won't kick in Thursday's preseason game against the Dolphins, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The 43-year-old battled an undisclosed injury through the first two preseason games, so the Falcons see no need to push him further. The team signed Giorgio Tavecchio on Monday, so there was speculation about Bryant's job security despite a proven track record. Tavecchio will serve as a place holder for the preseason finale and will likely be released afterwards.

Published: Mon, Aug 27 at 10:05am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Connects on two field-goal attempts

Bryant converted on field-goal tries of 33 and 47 yards during Atlanta's 17-6 loss to the Jaguars on Saturday.

Analysis: In his first preseason action of the year, Bryant picked up where he left off in 2017. With his two successful field goals Saturday, the 16-year veteran has now sunk 31 of his last 33 attempts dating back to Week 8 of last season. A top-five finisher at the position during each of the past two campaigns, Bryant projects to be one of the more promising options at kicker as the beneficiary of a high-flying Falcons offense that only converted 49.2 percent of red-zone trips into touchdowns last…read more

Published: Sun, Aug 26 at 7:45am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Gains clearance to play

Bryant (undisclosed) will suit up for Saturday's preseason contest in Jacksonville, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Analysis: Bryant missed the team's first two exhibitions due to an unknown injury, but after returning to practice Wednesday he did enough to gain clearance from team trainers. Despite receiving far fewer extra-point chances in 2017 than during his NFL-high 158-point campaign the previous season, he still posted 137 last year, which was good for eighth-most in the league.

Published: Sat, Aug 25 at 3:01pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Listed as game-time decision

Bryant (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's preseason contest, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Bryant reportedly kicked during Wednesday's practice, suggesting there is optimism moving forward. At 43 years old, you would be hard-pressed to squeeze any more experience into Bryant's leg. Atlanta doesn't appear concerned with his immediate progression and likely values his availability for Week 1 ahead of any preseason reps.

Published: Thu, Aug 23 at 9:24am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Will kick Wednesday

Analysis: Bryant's absence shouldn't have any implications on his status with the team, given his consistent history as the team's placekicker. However, it's given rookie David Marvin an opportunity to showcase his ability in the preseason.

Published: Tue, Aug 21 at 3:10pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Sitting out preseason game

Bryant (undisclosed) will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Chiefs.

Analysis: Bryant has no reason to rush back into action, so it's not surprising he will take the week off as he continues to recover from the undisclosed issue. The veteran placekicker is nearing a return, but it's David Marvin who should handle the duties against the Chiefs.

Published: Fri, Aug 17 at 2:47pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Game-day decision

Bryant (undisclosed) will be a game-day decision for Friday's contest against Kansas City, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.

Analysis: Bryant didn't play in last week's preseason opener against the Jets due to his ailment, but he did kick a few balls in practice Wednesday. David Marvin slotted in during Bryant's absence last week and figures to handle kicking duties once again if the latter is unable to go on Friday.

Published: Thu, Aug 16 at 3:19pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Nearing a return

Bryant (undisclosed) kicked during Wednesday's practice and will be a game-time decision for Friday's preseason game against the Chiefs, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

Analysis: It's encouraging to read that Bryant was able to kick 15 attempts during Wednesday's practice, hinting that he is closing in on a return. Even if he doesn't play in Friday's preseason contest, Bryant appears to be on track to play in the team's dress rehearsal game barring any unforeseen setbacks.

Published: Wed, Aug 15 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Questionable for Friday's preseason contest

Bryant (undisclosed) will kick off to the side during Monday's practice and remains questionable for Friday's preseason game against the Chiefs, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Bryant is also planning to kick during Wednesday's practice as he eases his way back from an undisclosed injury, so at that point, his status for Friday's tilt should be clear. The 43-year-old isn't dealing with a long-term issue at this point, but backup kicker David Marvin could continue to see additional reps throughout training camp.

Published: Mon, Aug 13 at 12:33pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Ruled out for preseason opener

Bryant has been ruled out for the Falcons' preseason opener Friday against the Jets due to an undisclosed injury, Jason Butt of The Athletic Atlanta reports.

Analysis: Bryant didn't do any kicking in Monday's practice and is expected to receive treatment over the next few days to address the undisclosed issue. A source familiar with Bryant's situation told Butt that the kicker isn't dealing with a long-term injury, so it's expected that the 43-year-old will be ready to go when the regular season commences in September. David Marvin is slated to kick for the Falcons on Friday but isn't a serious threat to unseat a healthy Bryant for the gig.

Published: Mon, Aug 6 at 6:46am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

The Falcons and Bryant agreed to a three-year extension Monday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.

Analysis: Bryant's lengthy career continues onward. After splitting the first seven years in the NFL with four different organizations, the 42-year-old just completed his ninth campaign with the Falcons, during which he's racked up at least 111 points in his seven full seasons with the squad. In 2016, in particular, Bryant notched a league-leading 158 points in the backs of a whopping 56 extra points and 37 field goals en route to an appearance in Super Bowl LI. With a commitment through the 2020 season,…read more

Published: Mon, Mar 5 at 2:42pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Bryant clarified Friday that he has no intentions of retiring just yet, saying "I'll play two-three more years in this league," Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

Analysis: Bryant has now finished as a top-5 fantasy kicker in standard leagues for the second consecutive season after converting on 34 of his 39 field-goal attempts in 2017. With his contract expiring over the offseason, the Falcons have a decision to make as to whether or not they want to bring back the reliable veteran, who will turn 43 in May.

Published: Fri, Feb 2 at 3:19pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Bryant connected on a 33-yard field goal and an extra point in a 15-10 divisional round loss to the Eagles.

Analysis: Bryant was superb again this year, as the 41-year-old connected on 34-of-39 kicks, including a mesmerizing 17-of-19 from over 40 yards. He'll be 42 this offseason, and he's no longer under contract, so it's certainly possible that we've seen him kick in his final professional game. That being said, if he wants to come back, the Falcons would certainly give him a chance to earn the job and kick in what would be his 17th professional season.

Published: Mon, Jan 15 at 4:56pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Bryant connected on all four field-goal attempts and both extra points in Saturday's 26-13 NFC wild-card win over the Rams.

Analysis: The kicks weren't chip shots either, as two of his field-goal attempts were longer than 50 yards. The veteran kicker may be operating in worse weather conditions in the divisional round in Philadelphia, but he has to be considered one of the most reliable kicking options left in the playoffs.

Published: Mon, Jan 8 at 6:48am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Bryant made both his field-goal attempts (37 and 48 yards) and his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Saints.

Analysis: Bryant was without fault in Sunday's defeat and now ranks 10th league-wide in scoring ahead of Week 17's massive showdown with the Panthers.

Published: Tue, Dec 26 at 8:45am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Bryant hit a 57-yard field goal and three extra points in Monday's 24-21 win over Tampa Bay.

Analysis: The 57-yarder was a thing of beauty, but Bryant uncharacteristically had a 33-yard field goal blocked late in the third quarter. He has a good matchup in Week 16 in a dome against the Saints.

Published: Tue, Dec 19 at 5:37am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Bryant made field goals from 28 and 52 yards in Thursday's 20-17 win over the Saints, when he also converted both of his extra-point tries.

Analysis: Bryant's 50-yarder proved to be the game-winning kick, as it put Atlanta ahead with just under four minutes remaining. The 42-year-old has registered at least eight points in five straight games heading into Monday night's trip to Tampa Bay.

Published: Mon, Dec 11 at 6:33pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Bryant connected on three field goals in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Vikings.

Analysis: Bryant connected from 36, 38 and 47 yards, but he missed a late attempt from 45 yards that could have made it a 14-12 game. Bryant is now 24-for-28 on the season and has a decent kicking matchup in Week 14 at home against the Saints.

Published: Mon, Dec 4 at 6:44am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Bryant (back) doesn't have a designation on the final injury report for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Bryant has made a number of appearances on the injury report this season but has yet to miss a game. While his volume hasn't approached last season's level, he's been as reliable as ever with the chances he's had, converting 21 of 24 field-goal attempts and each of his 28 PATs.

Published: Fri, Dec 1 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Analysis: Bryant has made an unusual number of injury report appearances for a kicker, but he's yet to actually miss a game and has been just as accurate as ever. The only cause for concern is the fact that he dealt with a back injury earlier this season, but there hasn't been any suggestion that his recent flare-up is serious.

Published: Wed, Nov 29 at 2:22pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Bryant converted both of his field-goal attempts and all four of his extra-point tries en route to 10 points in Sunday's 34-20 win over the Buccaneers.

Analysis: Bryant's stat line was exactly the same as his Week 11 outing, helping him climb to eighth in the league in points.

Published: Mon, Nov 27 at 5:42pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Bryant converted both of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries en route to nine points in Sunday's 27-7 win over the Cowboys.

Analysis: Bryant missed a couple days of practice due to a calf problem, but that didn't prevent him from suiting up and performing well. In fact, the 42-year-old drilled a 50-yard field goal Sunday. Through nine games, Bryant sports 71 points.

Published: Mon, Nov 13 at 5:59pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Bryant (calf) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Analysis: Bryant missed practice Wednesday and Thursday but returned as a limited participant Friday. He'll be out there for Sunday's game, though it's possible the Falcons are hesitant to attempt field goals toward the edge of his usual range.

Published: Fri, Nov 10 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Bryant (calf) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.

Analysis: Bryant's right calf injury has kept him out of both of the Falcons' practices to open the week, but as the only kicker on the roster at this time, the team will wait and see what the veteran is able to do Friday before deciding his fate for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. As a safeguard against a potential Bryant absence, the Falcons signed Mike Meyer to their practice squad earlier this week. If Meyer remains on the practice squad after the weekly deadline Saturday for teams to add players…read more

Published: Thu, Nov 9 at 3:31pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Bryant (leg) won't practice Wednesday, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Analysis: Bryant was able to handle extra points (and an early 53-yard field goal) in Sunday's 20-17 loss to Carolina, but Atlanta passed up potential kicks from 52 and 56 yards later in the game, instead going for it on fourth down (and failing) both times. The team signed kicker Mike Meyer to its practice squad Wednesday, hinting at some degree of concern regarding Bryant's availability for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Given that his range may be limited, Bryant will be a sub-optimal fantasy…read more

Published: Wed, Nov 8 at 10:25am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Analysis: Bryant nailed a 53-yard field goal to cap the opening drive of the game, but his two remaining reps otherwise happened during extra points. Head coach Dan Quinn pointed to an injury as the reason for no long field goals after the early look. As evidence, the Falcons went for it on fourth down from the Panthers' 35 and 39, succeeding on neither of the attempts. Due to Bryant's age (42), he may spend most, if not all, of his time with the training staff this week to ensure he's ready for Sunday's…read more

Published: Mon, Nov 6 at 12:46pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com